Research Specialist - Vermeer Lab

Job Title: Research Specialist | Vermeer Lab | Sioux Falls

City: Sioux Falls

State: SD

Department *: * Administration Indirect CB - Assistant Scientist Sioux Falls

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

Performs non-complex to moderately-complex laboratory testing, experiments and analyses following established protocols. Performs research through experimentation and appropriate literature.
Responsible for compiling and analyzing data and writing reports. Maintains carefully written and stored records about progress and process of research and presents data at weekly lab meetings.
Participates in the development of protocols, revisions, amendments and monitor plan and scope. Maintains records of research. Compile and analyze data. Make figures and graphs to represent data. Presents results to research group.
Responsible for regulatory record keeping and training. Must coordinate and supervise use of shared equipment and facilities including generation of standard operating procedures when required. Supervises maintenance and servicing of research center shared equipment and facilities.
Participates in regular meetings with other research staff to resolve issues related to purchasing, lab infrastructure, facility status, lab/office logistical functions and intra-research center cooperation. Management of shared space to accommodate needs of all labs.
Required to serve as a representative of research interests and needs on multi-research center committees, panels and groups.
Oversees the daily administrative responsibilities of the lab, and may be required to supervise students, interns or other technical staff.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Applies established organizational practices in budgeting. Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results. Supervise or instruct other technicians or laboratory assistants. Speaks/writes using correct language, mechanics, and gestures. Receives and stores laboratory supplies; sets order limits and calculates replenishment orders. Productively balances speed and accuracy. Operates and calibrates equipment in multiple and diverse laboratory environments. Monitors environmental, safety and equipment requirements and conditions. Develops and demonstrates an extensive knowledge base and best practice on how to troubleshoot non-recurring and performance-related problems. Designs policies and standards for a function or department. Consults on issues and considerations for using different types of research approaches. Champions behaviors that inspire cohesiveness and move the organization to reach a vision.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a clinical, health or life science field required.
Minimum of two years of related experience preferred. Leadership and/or management experience highly recommended.

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City: Sioux Falls

State: SD

Job Function: Research

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: WD11841